Well for about a week now Alyssa has been taking a few steps by herself.  About 5-6 to be exact.  She is loving it.  She was the last to crawl, but maybe the first to take off walking.  Emma and Katie are not far behind her.  Emma has been walking around everything, she can walk around the whole room if there are things she can hold on to or be in her walker.  Katie was not too impressed until Daddy helped her out today, she didn’t want to stop.

They are technically only 10 1/2 months old, because of being born early.  So their right on track.  Since they are now a year old, they are starting whole milk, which they seem to like.  They still dont like their sippy cups, but I’m working on that.

I have to say a HUGE Thank you to Aunt Elayne.  She takes such good care of all of us, especially me.  I think we have been overstaying our welcome, but she seems to like it when we are there.  It’s good seeing Jason too!  Kerry and I get to get out for dates and have time alone with Lilly.  You don’t realize how much you miss that, until you don’t get to do it anymore.  I almost forgot what dates were like.  Kerry watches the little ones while Lilly and I go out.  That’s great bonding time for us, but Kerry and I don’t get time out unless we are at Aunt Elayne’s.

Lilly is so close on potty training, she goes all by herself and is so happy when she does.  Also she is so excited about her new car seat.  Its a booster seat which uses the seatbelt, she talks about it all the time and wants to go to the store just to use it.  But I cant go as much as I would like or use to since the girls like to be free…Can you imagine me pushing the triplet stroller with over 45lbs and pulling a cart with Lilly in the front and full of grocery’s?  Talk about stares, but not one person offers to help a struggling mom…I would probably laugh if I saw myself.

On the other hand, I have been trying to get her into preschool so she can make some friends and get away from me for a little bit, she it too attached to me.  Our Church helps pay tuition for a local Lutheran school if we get accepted.  That would be so good for her and I both.  It will be very hard taking her and picking her up every day or couple of days with the triplets, but it will be worth it.  Keep your fingers crossed for us.  Well that’s all I have for tonight if you followed it all, sorry its so long, but I don’t get a lot of time to do this anymore or call any of you, so please leave some comments or give me a call!  Goodnight!

P.S. I will post some pictures of their birthday party when I get some, my camera battery was dead at the time, so I’m awaiting some myself.

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Well, we made it! I cant believe how fast it went…I can actually look back and say i miss it. I never thought I would say that, but I do. WOW that was a very hard road, but they are healthy and beautiful. We are so blessed! Thank you to everyone who helped us through the girls first year of life. I am counting down the time that they were actually born.

Alyssa Lynn Mann first to be born at 10:34pm at 3lbs 13oz

Katie Sue Mann second to be born at 10:36pm at 3lbs 1oz

Emma Elizabeth Mann was third to be born at 10:39 at 3lbs 10oz

All born today July 9th of last year 2007

Very happy and healthy girls. And have a Big Sister who loves them so much, Lilly Kate. I am anxiously awaiting tomorrow for my cousin Lori and her two beautiful kids to come to my busy house for the weekend…I cant wait! HURRY UP! And also for the girls birthday party at Aunt Elayne’s House! See you there!

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Looking at the last post can you tell who daddy’s favorite is?  Its always been Emma.  He named her so I think that makes it even better.  I love them all the same.  But I cant believe how they are changing so much.  They are all crawling now and waiting to start walking.  They love standing unassisted and walk around in their walkers and around furniture.  I’m having a hard enough time keeping up with them, i don’t know what kind of trouble they will get into when all four are walking.  One more obstacle we are looking forward to.

Their 1st Birthday is coming up so quickly too…I cant believe in 5 days they will be one!  I remember being in my hospital room watching the fireworks from my window.  I actually remember talking to my dad while watching them.  And how sore and tired I was.  Believe it or not, I miss being pregnant with them, it was a long hall, but worth all the pain.  We are so blessed with four beautiful, healthy girls.

I just cant believe they are almost one already, boy how does time fly.  Really, i don’t remember Lilly’s first birthday going this fast, but then again, she is three already!  Will time go triple fast for us?  It seems like it!  All I can say is we are so blessed!  I cant wait for their party.  Cant wait to see you there!

Goodnight for now.  I have been so busy I have had no time to get on here and update you…Hopefully can make time!  And FAMILY when you read this please leave some comments!

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Hi everyone, I have been so so busy, I haven’t gotten a chance to get on here and write. I know a lot of you are reading this, so please leave comments…Well where should I start. Hummm…Katie has been crawling for over a month now and is trying to stand up she does half way, she gets up on my legs and pulls herself up, half way. Emma is now crawling too, just a week ago she started. Alyssa doesn’t care too much yet she just likes sitting up and watching everyone. They are all eating their own bottles on their own now, which is so nice, but since they lay on the ground they roll over without finishing it, so i don’t know what they ate or who’s is who’s bottle…But its been a lot easier.

Lilly has been the big sister in every way including beating up her little sisters. She is such a good help, right now she is making my scrape better, putting band-aids on them saying all better mommy, Katie is crawling up my leg, Emma and Alyssa are sleeping. That’s how it always goes, one or two sleeping the other one awake then the other two wake up and the third sleeps so i never get a break during the day. Between cleaning the house, doing the dishes, washing and folding clothes, taking care of four kids and Kerry, i have been so busy and have no time to myself anymore. But I love it and I am so Blessed and wouldn’t change it for anything.

Hmmm…what else. We are so excited for this summer, our pool will be opened soon so Lilly will have something to look forward to. We might even get a chance to take the boat out. OK now Lilly is taking cute pictures of Katie who is now on my lap laughing hysterically…Anyways, oh Katie and Alyssa have there first two teeth in and Emma is still working on hers, she is the worst…Poor baby. I still cant believe I am the mother of four beautiful girls. Its a lot of work, but I love it. Well I better be going, Katie is getting mad (tired) and I need to get supper ready. I hope to hear from some of you soon, and maybe some of you will leave comments???

Oh one more last thing, the girls birthday is coming up soon…so keep an eye out for invites…I cant believe they are going to be one already, not to mention my little girl is three already, ok gotta go, Katie is pinching me. Bye for now!

Jenell

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The triplets are 9 months old. And Lilly is 3. The triplets are teething and up all night. They are crying right now. Otherwise they are healthy and we look forward to when they can sleep all night.

Thank you Rick and Ana for having us over for dinner last Friday. We had a great time – and Thanks Ana for scanning these images for us.

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Lilly is now three! Thanks for all the gifts and thank you aunt Mary and Uncle Dave for bringing such a nice birthday cake.

Below is a short video from her party and some pictures of the triplets. It may take a minute to load and there is sound. And it’s not very good since I needed to cut it short to …. go feed the girls.

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